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Combed Cotton 48 nm Folded Yarn for Denim Weaving from Mexico

This multiple folded yarn is made from combed cotton fibers with a single yarn count of 48 nm (exceeding 43 nm but not exceeding 52 nm), containing over 85% cotton by weight, and not packaged for retail sale. It is specifically designed for weaving denim fabrics, meeting the precise twist and strength requirements for warp yarns in twill construction. Classified under HTS 5205.43.0090 due to its folded structure and exact metric yarn number.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

18.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify nm count using official formula (actual meters per kg / 1000 x single yarns) and provide lab test reports to CBP for classification

• Ensure certificate of origin for quota compliance, as upland cotton yarns may face quantitative restrictions from non-WTO countries

• Avoid retail packaging to prevent reclassification; ship in bulk cones or beams for industrial use only